Paper size ... 1-19 Paper indication ... 1-19 Part names and their functions Options... 2-3 Main unit ... 2-4 2.2.1 Outside of the main unit... 2-4 2.2.2 Inside of the main unit... 2-5 2.2.3 Control Panel ... 2-6 bizhub 164 Contents-1...
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Uninstalling the printer driver ... 6-8 6.4.2 Uninstalling the scanner driver... 6-9 Printer function Print operations... 7-3 Canceling a print job ... 7-3 Sleep mode... 7-3 Printer driver settings ... 7-4 7.2.1 Common setting ... 7-4 7.2.2 [Setup] tab... 7-5 Contents-2 bizhub 164...
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Clearing paper jams at the vertical transport section ... 11-10 Clearing paper jams at the paper take-up section ... 11-11 Clearing paper jams at the exit section ... 11-12 Clearing paper jams at the Bypass Tray (optional) ... 11-12 bizhub 164 Contents-3...
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Specifications 12.1 Paper ... 12-3 Paper types and paper capacities ... 12-3 12.2 Machine specifications... 12-4 bizhub 164 ... 12-4 12.3 Option... 12-6 Multi Bypass Tray MB-503 ... 12-6 Appendix 13.1 Glossary ... 13-3 Index 14.1 Index by item ... 14-3 14.2...
An ENERGY STAR product has a special feature that allows it to automatically switch to a "low-power mode" after a period of inactivity. An ENERGY STAR on utility bills and helps protect the environment. bizhub 164 ® Product? ® product uses energy more efficiently, saves you money ®...
Note User's Guide may not be reproduced in part or in full without permission. KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. will not be held liable for any incidents caused by us- ing this printing system or User's Guide. Information included in User's Guide is subject to change without notice.
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C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, all U.S. Government End Users acquire the Software with only those rights set forth herein. You agree that you will not export the Software in any form in violation of any applicable laws and reg- ulations regarding export control of any countries. bizhub 164...
NEVER use it for any other product. Failure to observe this precaution could result in a fire or electrical shock. Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property. Safety information bizhub 164...
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• Remove the power plug from the outlet more than one time a year and clean the area between the plug terminals. Dust that accumulates be- tween the plug terminals may cause a fire. bizhub 164...
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Immediately turn OFF the pow- er switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your authorized service representative. If you keep on using it as is, a fire or electrical shock could result. Safety information bizhub 164...
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User’s Guide or other documents. If the unit falls it may cause severe per- sonal injury. The product may also be damaged or malfunction. Before successive holidays CAUTION • Unplug the product when you will not use the product for long periods of time. bizhub 164...
The laser diode and the scanning polygon mirror are incorporated in the print head unit. The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM: Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circumstances. Laser Aperture of the Print Head Unit 1-10 Regulation notices Print Head bizhub 164...
Dersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruksan-visning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som overskrider grensen for laser klass 1. Dette en halvleder laser. Maksimal effekt till laserdiode er 7 mW og bølge-lengde er 770-800 nm. bizhub 164 1-11...
Acoustic noise (for European users only) Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779. 1-12 Regulation notices bizhub 164...
Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung im unmittelbaren Gesichtsfeld am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz vorgesehen. Um störende Reflexionen am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz zu vermeiden, darf dieses Produkt nicht im unmittel- baren Gesichtsfeld platziert werden. bizhub 164 This symbol means: Do not dispose of this product together with your household waste! Please refer to the information of your local community or contact our dealers re- grading the proper handling of end-of-life electric and electronic equipments.
Do not remove caution labels or notations. If any caution label or caution notation is soiled, please clean to make legible. If you cannot make them legible, or if the caution label or notation is damaged, please contact your service representative. 1-14 Caution notations and labels bizhub 164...
570 (22-7/16) NOTICE Be sure to allow a clearance of 200 mm (8 inches) or more at the back of this machine. bizhub 164 bizhub 164 bizhub 164 + MB-503 530 (20-7/8) Unit: mm (inch) 927 (36-1/2) Unit: mm (inch)
Adhesive that contains solvent (e.g., spray glue) may dissolve the toner on copies. Precaution on transportation Assign two or more persons who should position their hands at the portions shown when moving the ma- chine. 1-16 Operation precautions bizhub 164...
In addition, it is prohibited under any circumstances to copy domestic or foreign currencies, or works of art without permission of the copyright owner. When in doubt about the nature of an original, consult with legal counsel. bizhub 164 1-17...
This symbol indicates transition of the Control Panel to access a desired menu item. The relevant Display is shown. Reference This symbol indicates a reference. View the reference as required. 1-18 Conventions used in this manual The operation proce- dures are described using illustrations. bizhub 164...
X side the length. Paper indication w indicates the paper size with the length (X) being longer than the width (Y). v indicates the paper size with the length (X) being shorter than the width (Y). bizhub 164 1-19...
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Conventions used in this manual 1-20 bizhub 164...
Referred to as the "machine", the "main unit", or the "bizhub 164" through the manual. Allows you to load up to 100 sheets. Referred to as the Bypass Tray through the manual.
The illustration shows the main unit with an optional Multi Bypass Tray MB-503. Name Original Cover Original Pad Control Panel 1st Side Cover 1st Side Cover Release Lever Bypass Tray (Option) Tray 1 Front Cover Output Tray Power Switch Power Cord USB Port (Type A) USB2.0/1.1 Main unit bizhub 164...
Main unit 2.2.2 Inside of the main unit The illustration shows the main unit with an optional Multi Bypass Tray MB-503. Name Original Glass Fusing Unit Top Cover Fusing Unit Drum Paper Take-Up Roller Toner Bottle Original Scale bizhub 164...
Press the Menu/Select key ö [UTILITY] ö [MACHINE SETTING] ö [SLEEP MODE]. To change the length of time until the Auto Panel Reset function is operated: Press the Menu/Select key ö [UTILITY] ö [MACHINE SETTING] ö [AUTO PANEL RESET]. bizhub 164...
% Press the Menu/Select key ö [COPY JOB SETTING] ö [TRAY1 PAPER]. Settings [SIZE] [TYPE] Select a paper size. For details on how to configure a custom size, refer to page 3-6. Select a paper type. Basic operations bizhub 164...
% To specify from the Menu function, press the Menu/Select key ö [COPY JOB SETTING] ö [BY- PASS PAPER]. Settings [SIZE] [TYPE] bizhub 164 Select a paper size. For details on how to configure a custom size, refer to page 3-6. Select a paper type.
Lift open the Original Cover. Place the original face down on the Original Glass. % Load the original by placing it so that its top side faces the back or the left side of the machine. Basic operations bizhub 164...
% If the following screen appears, place the new original on the Original Glass, then press the Menu/Select key to scan it. To start printing, press the Start key. bizhub 164 mark in the back-left corner of the Original Scale. mark on the Original...
+, ,, *, ) Menu/Select Back/Stop/Reset Start bizhub 164 Description Various screens and messages are displayed. Press this key to select a menu item on the copy mode screen. Press the corresponding key to select a menu item in the Display or change its setting.
Indicates that card is selected. Indicates that the second side of card is se- lected. Indicates that recycled paper is selected. Indicates that the second side of recycled paper is selected. Indicates that special paper is selected. Display indications bizhub 164...
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Display indication Zoom ratio Quality Density Icon/Message bizhub 164 Description Indicates the fixed/manual zoom ratio selected for use. Indicates the selected quality setting. Indicates the density level for the selected density setting. Displays the icon that represents a specific status of the machine or set function.
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Displays the menu, function or setting. Display the key that is used to selector specify the settings. Press the + or , key to select a menu and change the settings. Press the * or ) key to change the settings. Display indications bizhub 164...
Available copy features Copy function Available copy features These are the copy features that can be used in this machine. Settings Full size copy Enlarged/reduced copy [ID COPY] [2in1] (Portrait) [2in1] (Landscape) [4in1] ([PATTERN1]) [4in1] ([PATTERN2]) bizhub 164...
Number of copies Paper tray Paper size bizhub 164 Description Specify the number of copies you desire. Press the + or , key to change the number of copies by one at a time and the * or ) key to change the number of copies by ten at a time.
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Adjust copy density. [AUTO] The density level is automatically adjusted. Manual: The density level is manually adjusted. The reproduced image is lighter when the density is set to darker when the density is set to Basic settings side and side. bizhub 164...
Position the original 4 mm (3/16 inches) away from the Original Scale. Press the Menu/Select key ö [COPY FUNCTION] ö [ID COPY] ö [ON]. bizhub 164 The image of the front and back sides of a card, for example, a driver’s license is copied onto a single sheet of paper.
The zoom ratio is automatically set to 70% (Inch: 64%). Load paper of the same size as the original. If the size of the original differs from that of the paper being used, change the zoom ratio manually. Press the Menu/Select key ö [COPY FUNCTION] ö [COMBINE ORIGINAL] ö [2in1]. Application settings ([COPY FUNCTION]) bizhub 164...
If the size of the original differs from that of the paper being used, change the zoom ratio manually. If originals are placed as shown below, images are not copied in order. Original size: A3, Paper size: A3, Zoom ratio: 50% Press the Menu/Select key ö [COPY FUNCTION] ö [COMBINE ORIGINAL] ö [4in1]. bizhub 164 [PATTERN2]...
Select the paper tray that is loaded with paper of the same orientation as the original. Press the Menu/Select key ö [COPY FUNCTION] ö [SORT] ö [ON]. Reference To specify the Crisscross Mode: Press the Menu/Select key ö [UTILITY] ö [JOB SETTING] ö [CRISSCROSS MODE] ö [ON]. 5-10 Application settings ([COPY FUNCTION]) bizhub 164...
Reference To specify the erase width: Press the Menu/Select key ö [UTILITY] ö [COPY SETTING] ö [ERASE SETTING]. bizhub 164 Erases the left side of the original. Erases the upper side of the original. Erases the four sides of the original.
Select this option if the original is bound on the left. The left-hand page of the double-page spread original is copied first. Select this option if the original is bound on the right. The right-hand page of the double-page spread original is copied first. bizhub 164...
The length of the paper that can be loaded should not exceed 216 mm (8-1/2 inches). Load paper that is half the size of the original. The erase width varies according to the zoom ratio setting. Specify [BOOK SEPARATION] in advance. bizhub 164 mark on the Original Scale. 5-13...
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Select this option to make Book Separation copies by erasing the center binding of the double-page spread original. Select this option to make Book Separation copies by erasing the entire ar- eas around the text and the center binding of the double-page spread orig- inal. bizhub 164...
Recalling copy program Recall the program registered. Press the Menu/Select key ö [COPY JOB SETTING] ö [MODE MEMORY] ö [RECALL]. Select the program number to be recalled. The Display shows the copy settings stored in the program number. bizhub 164 5-15...
Function combination matrix Function combination matrix for bizhub 164. Function combination codes o: The functions can be combined. e: When mode B is set, mode A is cancelled automatically. -: The functions cannot be combined. Mode B cannot be set.
Connecting to the computer Connect this machine to the computer using a USB cable. Use a type A (4 pin, male) to type B (4 pin, male) USB cable. bizhub 164 32bit Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later) Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later)
After finishing the installation, make sure that the icon for the installed printer is displayed in the [Print- ers] window. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. This completes the installation of the scanner driver and printer driver. Installing using Plug and Play bizhub 164...
If you turn this machine on immediately after turning it off, it may not function correctly. Click [Next >]. Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)], then click [Next >]. Select [Specify a location], then click [Next >]. bizhub 164...
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After finishing the installation, make sure that the icon for the installed printer is displayed in the [Print- ers] window. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. This completes the installation of the scanner driver and printer driver. Installing using Plug and Play bizhub 164...
The installation of the driver begins. % If the [Windows Security] window appears for verifying the publisher, click [Install this driver soft- ware anyway]. When instructed to do so, connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable. Click [Finish]. bizhub 164...
% In Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008, the dialog box appears to reconfirm if you are sure. Click [Unin- stall]. Close the open windows, then restart the computer. % Be sure to restart the computer. This completes removing the printer driver. Uninstalling the driver bizhub 164...
Uninstalling the driver requires the administrator authority. Click [Start], then select [All Programs] (or [Programs]) - [KONICA MINOLTA :*** Scanner] - [UnInstS- can]. ("***" indicates a model name.) % In Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008, when the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Continue] or [Yes].
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The confirmation message [JOB CANCEL] appears. Select [YES]. Sleep mode If print data is received while the machine is in the Sleep mode, the mode is canceled. When print data is received, the data is printed after the machine has finished warming up. bizhub 164...
Click this button to save current settings so that they can be recalled later. If [Factory Default] is selected, all settings return to their defaults. Up to 32 programs can be registered (including [Factory Default]). Up to 20 characters can be entered for the registered name. Printer driver settings bizhub 164...
[Output Size] [Zoom] [Copy] [Collate] [Paper source] [Paper type] bizhub 164 Description Select the orientation for the original. Select the paper size of the original. Frequently used custom sizes can be registered and later called up during paper size setting.
It can be specified when Nin1 is specified for [Com- bination]. [Border Line] Select this check box to print an outline around each page. It can be specified when Nin1 is specified for [Com- bination]. Printer driver settings bizhub 164...
Function name [Front Cover Page] [Front Cover Paper Source] [Media Type] bizhub 164 Description Select to attach a front cover page. You can select whether to print the front cover as a blank page or as a page containing an image on the first page.
You can specify the positions using the scroll bars provided on the right of and under the image. Click this button to delete the selected watermark. Select this check box to print the watermark only on the first page. Printer driver settings bizhub 164...
Function name [Resolution] [Adjustment] 7.2.7 [About] tab Displays the printer driver version information. bizhub 164 Description Select the print resolution. [600 e 600] Originals are printed at 600 e 600 dpi. [300 e 600] Originals are printed at 300 e 600 dpi.
Select the device from the dialog box, specify the desired settings, and click [Scan]. Specify the necessary settings. % For details, refer to page 8-4. Click [Scan]. Scanning begins. % To stop scanning, click [Cancel] or press [Esc]. bizhub 164...
Adjust the brightness of the image. Click this button to display the help files. Click this button to display version information. Click this button to scan an image. Click this button to close the properties window. TWAIN scanner driver bizhub 164...
[Custom setting] [Preview] [Scan] [Cancel] bizhub 164 The image is scanned with the preset quality. [Resolution]: 300 [Brightness]: 0 Adjust the quality of the scanned image. A scanned image appears. Drag the rectangle over the image to select an area.
[Black and white picture or text] is set. Click this button to return to the previous settings. Click this button to enable changed settings. Click this button to close the properties window. [300] [Black and white picture or text] WIA scanner driver bizhub 164...
[UTILITY] [TOTAL PAGE] [COPY FUNCTION] Configure the application settings for making copies. For details, refer to page 5-7. bizhub 164 Configure the application settings for making copies. Configure the paper for the tray and quality and density for making copies.
Combine frequently used copy settings into programs and register them with this machine. These programs can easily be recalled as programs. Up to two programs can be registered. [RECALL] Recall a program. [REGISTER] Register a program. [COPY JOB SETTING] bizhub 164...
[INTERVAL] Specify the length of time for the value to change to the next number. Set the language of the Display. [1 min] [15 min] [ENABLE] [MODE1] [TIME TO START]: [1s] [INTERVAL]: [0.1s] [ENGLISH] [UTILITY] bizhub 164...
Press the Menu/Select key ö [UTILITY] ö [USER MANAGEMENT]. Settings [DRUM DEHUMIDIFY] bizhub 164 Register custom paper sizes. The paper length [X] can be set between 140 mm and 432 mm. The paper width [Y] can be set between 90 mm and 297 mm.
[DENSITY PRIORITY] [DENSITY LEVEL] [ERASE SETTING] [SORT PRIORITY] [4IN1 COPY ORDER] bizhub 164 [TEXT/PHOTO] Select this option when the original consists of text and photos. The edge of the text is repro- duced sharply, while photos are reproduced as a smooth image.
Displays the total number of copies/printouts printed on the specified pa- per size. The paper size that is counted should be configured by your service repre- sentative. Displays the total number of scans made since this machine was installed. (Scans made for copying are not included.) [TOTAL PAGE] bizhub 164...
Paper storage Store paper in a cool, dark location with little humidity. If the paper becomes damp, a paper jam may occur. Store the paper flat, not on its edge. Curled paper may cause a paper jam. bizhub 164 10-3...
% If paper is curled, flatten it before loading it. % Allows you to load up to 250 sheets of plain paper, or 20 sheets of card in the paper tray. Close Tray 1. Press the Start key to restart printing. 10-4 Paper 10.1 bizhub 164...
% Allows you to load up to 100 sheets of plain paper, or 20 sheets of card in the paper tray. Slide the Lateral Guides to fit the size of paper being loaded. % Push the Lateral Guides firmly up against the edges of the pa- per. Press the Start key to restart printing. bizhub 164 10-5...
If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek professional medical atten- tion. 7 CAUTION Handling toner and toner bottles Do not burn toner or the toner bottle. Toner expelled from the fire may cause burns. 10-6 Toner 10.2 bizhub 164...
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Remove the new Toner Bottle from its packaging, and shake it side to side 5 to 10 times. Insert the Toner Bottle into the machine a little. While holding the seal of the Toner Bottle up, slowly peel off the seal. bizhub 164 10-7...
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% As shown at the right, make sure that the tip of the nob is aligned with the , mark on the machine. Rotate the Toner Bottle clockwise to lock it. Close the Front Cover of the machine. % When the Front Cover is closed, toner replenishing automatically begins. 10-8 Toner 10.2 bizhub 164...
Wipe the surface using a soft, dry cloth. Housing, Original Pad NOTICE Never use solvents, such as benzene or thinner, to clean the Original Pad. Wipe the surface using a soft cloth moistened with a mild household detergent. bizhub 164 10-9...
Write down the malfunction code in the service call screen. Turn off the Power Switch. Unplug the machine. Contact your service representative and inform them of the written down malfunction code. bizhub 164 11-3...
If a thin 2-sided original is being copied, the print on the back side may be reproduced on the front side of the copy. Press the * key (lighter) in the density setting to adjust the density level. (p. 5-5) bizhub 164...
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Cannot select items in the print- er driver. A "conflict" message saying "unable to configure" or "func- tion will be canceled" appears. bizhub 164 Check points/Cause Is the original positioned correct- Are the Lateral Guide incorrectly positioned against the edges of...
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Wait until the copy or scan oper- ation is finished. Turn off the machine, then check that the USB cable is correctly connected. After checking the USB cable, turn on the machine again. Check the USB cable connected to the machine. bizhub 164...
1st SIDE COVER] [TONER EMPTY SUPPLY TON- [MAINTENANCE CALL (M1) CALL SERVICE] [MAINTENANCE CALL (M2) CALL SERVICE] bizhub 164 represents the Bypass Tray. Cause A paper jam occurred in the ma- chine. All misfed paper was not cleared from inside of the machine.
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Troubleshooting table 11.2 Remedy Turn off the machine, then check that the USB cable is correctly connected. After checking the USB cable, turn on the machine again. If the error is still not corrected, contact your service representa- tive. bizhub 164...
If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek professional medical atten- tion. NOTICE Decreased copy quality may result if the surface of the Drum is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the Drum. 1. Drum bizhub 164 11-9...
Open the Fusing Unit Top Cover. % Push up the Fusing Unit Top Cover until it locks into place. Slowly pull out the paper. Close the Fusing Unit Top Cover. Close the 1st Side Cover of the machine. 11-10 Clearing paper jams 11.3 bizhub 164...
Open the 1st Side Cover of the machine. Slowly pull out the paper. Close the 1st Side Cover of the machine. Pull out the Tray 1. Remove all paper from the Tray 1, and then load the tray with pa- per again. bizhub 164 11-11...
Clearing paper jams at the exit section Slowly pull out the paper. Clearing paper jams at the Bypass Tray (optional) Remove all paper from the Bypass Tray. Open the 1st Side Cover of the machine. 11-12 Clearing paper jams 11.3 bizhub 164...
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11.3 Clearing paper jams Slowly pull out the paper. Close the 1st Side Cover of the machine. Reload paper into the Bypass Tray. bizhub 164 11-13...
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If plain paper, recycled paper, card 1, or card 2, with images printed on its one side, is to be loaded, select [***-R] for each paper type in paper setting. ("***" indicates a paper type.) bizhub 164 Paper weight Paper capacity...
12.2 Machine specifications bizhub 164 Specifications Type Document holder Photo conductor Light source Copy system Developing system Fusing system Resolution Originals Copying paper type Copy paper size Paper tray capacity (A4 v (8-1/2 e 11 v)) Output tray capacity Warm-up time...
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Max. power consumption Size Machine occupation di- mensions Memory size Weight bizhub 164 Automatic density adjustment, Manual density adjustment (9 levels) AC 220 V to 240 V, 3.5 A, 50/60 Hz 800 W ±10% Width 570 mm (22-7/16) Depth 530 mm (20-7/8)
Card 1/2: 20 sheets Supply from machine 8 W or less Width 446 mm (17-9/16) Depth 469 mm (18-7/16) Height 82 mm (3-1/4) Approx. 1.6 kg (Approx. 3-1/2 lb) Option 12.3 to 90 g/m , 16K w/v, 8K w bizhub 164...
Resolution Scanner driver TWAIN Uninstallation bizhub 164 Description The abbreviation for binary digit. The smallest unit of information (data quantity) handled by a computer or printer. A bit uses only a 0 or a 1 to indicate data. The abbreviation for bitmap. This is a file format for saving image data. (The file extension is ".bmp".) Commonly used on Windows platforms.
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Term 13-4 Description The acronym for Windows Imaging Acquisition. A function to import image data from imaging devices including scanner and digital cameras. To use a WIA com- patible device, a relevant WIA driver is required. Glossary 13.1 bizhub 164...
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